Friday, August 31, 2018

Observing sound in the shower

I first turn on the bathroom fan which has a consistent, loud drone. The faucet handles let out a high pitch, metallic screech of metal grinding on metal. As the water leaves the shower head it emits a slightly squeal-like noise. The water hitting the bottom of the tub reminds me of a constant rain hitting a window. It has a lower pitch than water as it leaves the shower head, but the water hitting the shower curtain is slightly higher. A small puddle forms around the drain. The water dripping into the puddle is much higher pitched and more sporadic than the water directly hitting the tub. Standing in the shower, the water noises seem just as loud as the fan. As I turn the water off the faucet handles make the same squeaking noise. The few remaining drops of water from the shower head make a quick metallic plink when they hit the tub faucet. As that rolls off the faucet and hits the tub it becomes a slightly deeper thunk. Sliding the shower curtain open on the metal pole creates a tinny ring. The curtain makes a woosh sound. Pulling the towel off the bar and patting myself dry ia so soft and quiet I can barely hear it because of how loud the fan is.

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